A fear of contamination drives the most common manifestation of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), compulsive washing. OCD is a distressing anxiety disorder that affects. 1-2 percent of the population and can be disabling. Intense and complex forms of the disorder benefit from…
A fear of contamination drives the most common manifestation of obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) - compulsive washing. This book provides a detailed account of the nature and causes of the various forms of a fear of contamination and their consequences, written by leading ex…
Perfectionism can be healthy but when it turns into 'clinical perfectionism' (sometimes referred to as 'dysfunctional perfectionism') it can cause serious problems. Those suffering from clinical perfectionism tend to judge themselves predominantly in terms of the pursuit and att…
Striving for something can be a healthy & positive attribute; it's good to aim high. But sometimes whatever we do just isn't good enough; we want to be too perfect & start setting unrealistic goals. Such high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can turn aga…
Perfectionism can be healthy but when it turns into 'clinical perfectionism' (sometimes referred to as 'dysfunctional perfectionism') it can cause serious problems. Those suffering from clinical perfectionism tend to judge themselves predominantly in terms of the pursuit and att…